They were a hit at the 2015 International Students For Liber
ty Conference (ISFLC)\, drawing a standing-room-only crowd. Now\, we’re ha
ppy to announce they’ll be back again at ISFLC16 at a breakout session spo
nsored by Young Americans For Liberty. Meet the House of Representatives’
freedom fighters\, Rep. Justin Amash (R-MI) and Rep.

Georgia welcomes Phantom Fireworks\, the big boy and girl toys (
500 grain not 50 grain)\, to Dawsonville. Buy one get one of equal or less
er value free. Come get the real stuff. Light it up and enjoy. Peachtree N
ORML will receive 15% of the proceeds. We are also educating visitors and
have plenty of information to hand out! Stop by or volunteer to support
reform in Georgia!!\n

For more than a decade\, Netroots Nation has hosted the largest
annual conference for progressives\, drawing nearly 3\,000 attendees from
around the country and beyond. Netroots Nation 2017 is set for August 10-
13 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.

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Our attendees are online organize
rs\, grassroots activists and independent media makers. Some are professio
nals who work at advocacy organizations\, progressive companies or labor u
nions\, while others do activism in their spare time. Attendees can choose
from 80+ panels\, 40+ training sessions\, inspiring keynotes\, caucuses\,
film screenings and lots of networking and social events.

Below is an overview schedule for Netroots Nation 2017. This schedul
e may change over time\, so check back for updates and before solidifying
your arrival and departure plans. To catch all the action\, we recommend a
rriving Wednesday\, August 9\, and departing Sunday\, August 13.

What: Georgia Justice Project’s fourth annu
al Lobby Day to Enhance the Chance will gather citizens from across Georgi
a to lobby their legislators at the State Capitol. Policymakers will addre
ss attendees and impacted citizens will share their stories.

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Issues: We will lobby Senators and Representatives to vote for
legislation to lift the lifetime ban on food stamps for individuals convi
cted of felony drug offenses and to restore the intent of Georgia’s First
Offender Act. More details on these and other policy objectives\, as well
as specific pieces of legislation\, will come soon.

Atlanta GA: Georgia C.A.R.E. Project is pleased to announce the 4th Annual
Georgia Cannabis Awareness Day at the Georgia State Capitol.

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This event has provided the citizens of Georgia an opportunity to visit
the state capitol and talk with their legislators about cannabis law refo
rm.

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From criminal justice reform to medical cannabis to industrial
hemp\, Georgia lawmakers will be given an information packet concerning t
he many issues concerning marijuana laws and the impact prohibition has on
the citizens of this state.

Peachtree NORML works with many o
f the top organizations in Georgia working to reform our criminal justice
system.\nThree words- “I Smell Marijuana” brings many into
the criminal justice system for the first time. 1 in 3 children will be a
rrested before they are 23. As we work to stop the influx by Ending Proh
ibition and harm reduction strategies\, others are working with formerly i
ncarcerated to help break the barriers a criminal record means to their fu
ture\, others with the spouses and children of incarcerated parents\,some
through the courts taking cases to jury. It takes coalitions to do vast r
eform on such a large scale. Please share this effort and find your spot
to help. If you need help reach out to groups like Georgia Justice and oth
ers they are out there working in our communities.

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end Georgia Justice is
beginning a new education program that may be of interest to many of us.
Please be aware that you need to let them know that you are coming. You must pre-register. Please contact Christi to reserve your
spot.

We are downtown during First Friday to dis
tribute literature and talk to folks about the issues of legalizing mariju
ana -both recreational and medical – and industrial hemp. We have done the
se First Friday tabling for years and have gotten a tremendous response. C
ome down and find out what we’re going to have going on in upcoming months
\; monthly meetings\, public forums! So stop by and help us spread the wor
d or just stop by and say hello.

Learn how to assert your basic constitutional rights when dealing with the
police.

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Do you know what information you’re required to give to p
olice? Do you know how to effectively refuse a search of your property? Do
you know when you are required to hand your ID card over to an officer?
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Come learn and practice these skills with live role playing in Copw
atch of East Atlanta’s Know Your Rights Training!

This is an event to educate state lawmakers about the amount of medication
our Veterans are prescribed from the VA. It is also a forum to ask for me
dical cannabis as a treatment option for our Veterans so that we are inclu
ded as patients in HB 722. There are legislators who are trying to keep Ve
terans from having access to medical cannabis. Please save all of your VA
prescription bottles. Please remove any personal information from the bott
les if you see fit. More information to follow. Please share and invite al
l the Veterans you know. This is going to be Extremely Pointed and powerfu
l. We have a coffin and we will fill it with the bottles and drape a flag
over the top to demonstrate to these lawmakers that they are putting us in
to a coffin by keeping Veterans from cannabis as a treatment option.

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S WEEK IS MY “420” SHOW! All 420 Friendly. All day. Everyday. 🙂 🙂 🙂
\nJoin us for an evening of fun and support a favorite local organization
of mine\, Peachtree NORML!\n$5 PER TICKET SOLD GOES TO PEACHTREE NOR
ML! ***Check them out here!\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Peachtr
eeNorml/?fref=ts\n

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Atlanta
Comedy Theater\, Norcross\, GA

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Save $2.00 on your order by sharing this event with your friends at
checkout!

Join
UGA Students for Sensible Drug Policy at our first meeting of the semester
! The theme is “Know Your Rights” and we will learn how to react in encoun
ters with law enforcement. We will also discuss our student organization a
nd current goals/campaigns. FREE FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED.

Do
you want to learn about local politics and also make a change then come ou
t and support change in Gwinnett County! This is an event in order to rais
e awareness about deregulating marijuana possession in Gwinnett County. Co
me out and support the Students for Sensible Drug Policy!

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The city
of Clarkston has recently passed an ordinance that reduces possession of
small amounts of marijuana to a civil citation. This is our eventual goal.

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We encourage everyone attending to bring as many people as they c
an. You can support the movement by simply being present in the room while
people speak on the issue. Come on out and support change in Gwinnett Cou
nty.

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If you plan on speaking please come dressed in your best atti
re.If you are interested and want to help you can contact us at ung@chapte
rs.ssdp.org

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*There are metal detectors when you head inside. We wi
ll be waiting inside in the lobby past the metal detectors

SSDP and BSU are co-hosting this eve
nt to discuss and raise awareness about the problem of mass incarceration
in this country. It will be taking place on the quad in front of The Stude
nt Center. A number of clubs\, and organizations will be tabling the event
with their information that may help to educate about the issue and offer
potential alternatives and solutions. This event will culminate with an i
nformal debate between the two Forsyth County senatorial candidates: Donal
d Trump’s Co-chair\, Michael Williams\, and Bernie Sander’s former Politic
al Director\, Daniel Blackman moderated by Dr. Tom Preston.

Students for Sensible Drug Policy wi
ll be attending the Athens Mayor and Commission in Athens on October 4th.
The monthly business meeting begins at 7pm at City Hall (301 College Avenu
e). We will be there to promote the idea of deregulating cannabis in Athen
s. Public speaking is not required\, but you are more than welcome to spea
k if you would like. Please try to dress business casual.

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W
e will be serving pizza in MLC room 251 from 6:00-6:30pm and then walking
downtown. Feel free to meet us in MLC or at City Hall! Those who stay for
the entire duration of the commission meeting are welcome to join SSDP at
Ben & Jerry’s for a sweet treat afterward.

Peachtree NORML is back for the Atl
anta Pride Parade\, but this year we have a float!!!!

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***Float Com
mittee!

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The voters chose our float theme of “No One belongs in Jail for a Plant”

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We will be in row C and will be staging on West Peachtree St. Take Mar
ta to the Civic Center Station\, there is NO PARKING there\, so you will n
eed to take Marta. Bring your posters and join us for a fun time.
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We will be finalizing things at our Atlanta Meeting on Tuesday\, October 4th
at 7pm in the Eagles Nest at Manuel’s Tavern.

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We will ne
ed booth volunteers and parade walkers as well! Please sign up here:

Join us for the Fall Meet-Up of Cann
abis Law Reform Advocates. All are welcome. Guest speakers – Music – Netwo
rking. We will accept a donation to help continue our fight for legalizati
on. Enjoy a full menu and bar. Pay your way.

The SPS Summit is an opportunity for students and student or
ganizations around the state of Georgia to create contacts with other grou
ps\, both student and professional\, as well as contribute to an ambitious
project to lay a Progressive infrastructure in the state of Georgia. It w
ill be held on October 29\, 2016 from 10am to 8pm at the University of Nor
th Georgia\, Gainesville campus located at 3820 Mundy Mill Rd\, Oakwood\,
GA 30566. Registration is required to attend.

Sharon Ravert\, Peacht
ree NORML’s Executive Director\, has been given the honor of Keynote Speak
er at the annual Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) Southeast Region
al Conference in Athens Georgia on November 4th!

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From SSDP:

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p>Join us on the weekend of November 4-6 as the Un
iversity of Georgia chapter hosts this year’s Southeast Regional Conferenc
e! The conference will be held all weekend and will feature a plethora of
speakers\, panels\, workshops\, and more.

Everything donated at the door goes to Ronald McDonald House Atlanta
! Please help us continue this wonderful tradition of paying it forward. W
e have a large list this year and nee
d your help!

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This is also a celeb
ration for our volunteers and sponsors. We appreciate all YOU do!!! Attend
ees will receive one free ticket to play Mary (Jane) Mystery giveaway and
there will be light appetizers provided.

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We are providing cards to send to our brothers and sisters behind
bars. Stop by the table and send them some love. We have not forgotten t
hem and we are still fighting to set them free!

We are having a training on January 5th from 6-9 pm in prepa
ration for the Wild Hog Supper. It’ll be at the University of Georgia’s ca
mpus (still waiting on room reservation) with more details on building and
room number to come. It’s being sponsored by Students for Sensible Drug P
olicy. There will be dinner/pizza.

Attendees will learn about cu
rrent reform efforts\, have the opportunity to speak directly to their leg
islators about these critical issues\, and will hear from leaders in the r
eform movement. We will meet at Central Presbyterian Church and then head
to the Georgia State Capitol as a group.

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This is the fifth year th
at Georgia Justice Project has organized a day at the Capitol to promote c
riminal justice reform. This year\, we are proud to partner with eleven o
ther organizations in this important endeavor: the Southern Center for Hum
an Rights\, Interfaith Children’s Movement\, ACLU\, Georgia Appleseed\, Ce
ntral Outreach & Advocacy Center\, NAACP\, Georgia Public Policy Foundatio
n\, Barton Child Law and Policy Center\, JUSTGeorgia\, Faith in Public Lif
e\, and the National Incarceration Association.

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WE are in
need of some volunteers

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Hello activists!

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The Nati
onal Incarceration Association in partnership with We Are All\nCrimi
nals and GoodHire are looking for volunteers to help with an event\n
Thursday\, February 2nd 11:30am- 5:00pm at The State Capitol. We will be\nthere are Georgia Justice Day and are looking to make a big impact w
ith an\ninteractive display in The Rotunda. Your duties as a volunte
er may include\,\ntalking to legislators\, ushering individuals to o
ur display and to hear our\nspeaker\, passing out sack lunches\, man
ning The NIA table\, assisting with\nother components of this intera
ctive display.

SSDP: Students for Sensible Drug Policy is having a percenta
ge night at Jason’s deli on Thursday\, February 9 from 5-9 PM. Come eat a
delicious meal and support the cause!\n(Jason’s deli is vegan friend
ly!!)

…is made up of Educated\
, Diverse\, Successful Women working across the country and at a local lev
el for change in the draconian marijuana laws that are affecting our famil
ies and friends. We are a nonpartisan coalition who believe that cannabis
prohibition is a self-destructive and hypocritical policy.\nWe are
all united by the views that cannabis prohibition is harmful and that we c
an positively influence change..

Peachtree NORML would like to gi
ve you the opportunity to take part in the tradition of the 55th Annual Wi
ld Hog Supper. This event is a great way for new activists to meet with el
ected officials and others in a casual environment. It is also a great wa
y to meet with other activists.

Join us for an evening of getting int
o the weeds…of weed. Science comedian and Georgia Tech chemical engineerin
g professor Pete Ludovice will share with us his research on the science o
f cannabis biochemistry and production\, and his recent work consulting on
a TV show on cooking with cannabis. Get more info here.

Peachtree NORML is co- hosting The 420
Safe Access Rally with The Green Rush Team on April 20th\, join us in Wash
ington Park.\nThis is a free day\, but please let us know you re com
ing by signing up at this Eventbrite link .

The purpose of this event is to have a conversation on savi
ng the lives of our children both with the access to alternative medicine
and to keep our children out of the pipeline to prison. As early as the se
ttlement on America cannabis and hemp have been used to establish the pres
ervation of life in the soil in the ground that grows the vegetables we ea
t. We are experiencing a time of turmoil and uncertainty and need to come
together to promote the Safe Access to Cannabis Oil in Georgia that was pa
ssed by our state legislators and be determined to create a solution and e
stablish a call to action in order to improve the sustainability of famili
es by keeping our sons and fathers out of jail in a climate where the disp
roportionate and marginalized are taken advantage of. It is time for the c
itizens of Georgia to “rise up” like the Falcons and soar to a new beginni
ng for the future of the babies\, disabled\, veterans\, chronically ill\,
the young and the old and for all citizens of Georgia.

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This event
will feature a live radio broadcast\, local talent performances\, speakers
on decriminalization\, demonstration tables for resources/information and
political panelists. This will be the beginning of a weekend of events ce
ntered around not the marijuana plant or smoking “weed” but how we as Geor
gians can have an actionable conversation around decriminalization and how
that will positively impact not just the African American community but t
he economical climate of Georgia. People want to keep their jobs and raise
their families in two parent households and not be afraid that they will
be shot in the street or their babies will suffer from pain due to an illn
ess that can be cured by a simple plant that grows from the earth. The 420
Safe Access Rally not only puts us together but offers a solution that ca
n be achieved by the T.E.A.M. (Together. Each. Achieves. More) we can crea
te.

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This is an educational non-smoking environment so come with an
open mind and ready for action.\nFor more info on sponsorship oppor
tunities\, contact our organizer at info@420safeaccess.com or call 404-957
-7864.

Please join us at Liberty Plaza behind the Ca
pitol Building on Thursday April 20th from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM for a ra
lly to raise awareness of the benefits Cannabis\, Industrial Hemp and crim
inal justice reform.

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There will be music\, entertainment and natio
nally recognized speakers from around the country.

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This is a free
event\, but you are encourage to help us make the event a success by makin
g a contribution of $4.20!

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Find out more information about the 420 Atlanta Rally at the host
organization Libertyamerica.org

DESCRIPTION

A ONE DAY STRATEGY SESSION ON THE DRUG WAR\,
MASS INCARCERATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE AGE OF TRUMP.

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Free and
open to the public. Lunch is provided. Seats are limited print a
ticket below to let us know you are coming.

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Please join u
s for a whole-day gathering at Morehouse School of Medicine on April 22nd.
get your tickets today here..

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The
most incredible and skilled organizers advocates from across the country w
ill be with us in sessions led by Marc Lamont Hill and Black Lives Matter
co-founder\, Patrisse Khan Cullors\, Kassandra Frederique and Deborah Smal
l.

And please share widely. Bring your friends
and family and community organizersl. We want to accommodate as many peopl
e as possible.

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The
Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) is a non-profit organization with the principal
goal of ending the American “War on Drugs”. The stated priorities of the
organization are the decriminalization of responsible drug use\, the promo
tion of harm reduction and treatment in response to drug misuse\, and the
facilitation of open dialog about drugs between youth\, parents\, and educ
ators.\nFor further information\, please contact asha or Nyoka at gr
ants@drugpolicy.org

Welcome to our annual GA Hemp History Week event where we share th
e latest info and education about the Industrial Hemp Industry\, and wow i
s there a lot of new info and exciting developments this year! We thank yo
u all again for coming to last year’s event “Hempathy”

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We a
re thrilled to come together and talk about our current legislation HB465
that will be voted on in January to create hemp farming here in GA.

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p>What better way than to gather at a restaurant featuring locally farmed
food and farm to table specialties. How about we provide GA hemp seeds to
this gorgeous restaurant next year? Well we can!\n

Come early to ass
ure your seat and to enjoy your delicious meal. Lunch will only be availab
le the first part of the event.

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Now is the time that all the Cannabis industries and groups can work
together in Georgia to bring about necessary change to legalize the farmin
g and growing of Industrial Hemp here just like all of our neighboring sta
tes.

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Guest speakers at this event include our lawmakers and leader
s\, farmers\, entrepreneurs and activists. We will have samples\, inspirin
g media and songs\, featured products\, raffle prizes\, and a lot of great
energy.

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So come and find out more!

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Come and find out what
HEMP Vibes really means\, how parents are teaching their children about c
annabis\, about HB465 our hemp farming bill that is in the docket\, what a
car that’s made of cannabis looks like\, how the Sunflower Project can he
lp our GA air\, soil and water and MORE!

Hemp History Week Recap with Coach Freddie and the iHemp Revolutio
n Road Show. Coach Freddie will be riding through town in his 1966 Austin
Healey pulling a hemp trailer across the country spreading his hempy messa
ge! Come join us and learn all about his trip and our recent Hemp History
Week Events.

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From Coach Freddie and The iHemp Revolution
Road Show 2017:

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“I am traveling the US for 6 months this year fro
m the beginning of April to the end of September speaking at all types of
events\, businesses and associations covering about 25 states east of the
Mississippi.

I. Using
The Triple Bottom Line: People * Planet * Profit\nHow a business can
prosper financially while protecting and renewing the social\, environmen
tal\, and economical resources they need while honoring the principals of
sustainability.

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II. The Golden Circle: Why * How * What\nWhy
are we in business? How we can achieve more if we remind ourselves to sta
rt everything we do by first asking why.

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III. Creating An Organic
Business: Integrity * Service * Ethic\nJust like organic farming\, y
ou have to follow certain protocols\, and the same is true about building
an Organic Business. You have to develop certain disciplines\, practices a
nd habits.”

Peachtree NORML has a raft in the resurrected Great Oconee R
iver Raft Race! We would love to have you there for support!

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We wi
ll continue to update information as this event develops!

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p>BACK STORY from the official race Facebook event:\nFor those unawa
re\, back in the 1970’s\, Dublin\, GA boasted one of the greatest raft rac
es ever! The Great Oconee River Raft Race (GORRR)! Thousands of people fro
m all around came to witness & paddle with whatever water worthy vessels t
hey had or created. What started as a small water board event quickly grew
to become the 2nd largest raft race in GA. It became so big that many are
a businesses sponsored rafts\, & several state senators\, & even a congres
sman joined in on the fun. Many t-shirts & other souvenir items were sold.
It also had the support of local news papers & television stations which
covered the event. It became such a big event that it spurred GA Legislati
on which was passed for the river’s protec
tion & also led to further development of Blackshear Ferry Landing. It was
even incorporated into the Redneck Games\, until the Games were cancelled
a few years back. For more information on this event\, please go to:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLNXCGQiydA\n

PADDLE INF
ORMATION:\nIn tribute to such an amazing event historically held the
last Saturday in June\, please join us for a leisurely paddle/float throu
gh beautiful remote countryside on Saturday\, June 24\, 2017\, as the Alta
maha Riverkeeper sponsors & attempts to revitalize the Great Oconee River
Raft Race once again! This is an open invite to ALL who would like to part
icipate! Water worthy vessels of ALL kind are welcomed. Feel free to let y
our imagination run wild & create &/or decorate the vessel of your choice.
Paddle/boat/float at your own risk. The only thing we ask is that you hel
p us keep the event grounds & river clean\, kid friendly\, & to help us sp
read the word.

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Onsite Registration will be open from 8:00am-9:45am
at the Buckeye Park Landing Gazebo (GPS Coordinates: 32.558501\, -82.8795
25). At 9:45am\, all participants are required to attend a short pre launc
h safety meeting also held at the Gazebo. Launch will begin with the offic
ial race flag waiving/whistle start at 10:00 am. WE will then launch from
Buckeye Park Landing & proceed to paddle 4.6 miles through part of the ori
ginal GORRR trail\, which encompasses both beautiful city & remote country
side scenery. We will break for lunch at the bridge sandbar\, then continu
e to the take out at Brickyard Landing. Food is also planned to be availab
le. All participants paddle at their own risk & must make arrangements for
their own shuttle.

Sebastien Cotte will once again be presenting patients/families in
Georgia with a free introduction to medical cannabis. The session will pr
ovide information about the history of marijuana\, an update on the curren
t laws in Georgia\, and a lot of information about treating various condit
ions with cannabis (different strains/cannabinoids\, dosing\, testing\, ho
w to read a lab report\, etc.).

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Sebastien is not a licensed
medical professional\, but has a wealth of knowledge both as a parent and
from attending many conferences and training sessions. He is on the board
for the Flowering Hope Foundation as well as MDherb.

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Light snacks
and beverages (water/soda) will be provided.

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The maximum capacity
is 75 attendees\, so please only respond
yes to the facebook event once you know that you are definitely going to a
ttend so that we can make sure we have enough space for everyone.
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Feel free to invite friends\, family\, medical professionals\, legi
slators\, etc. if they have a genuine interest in learning more about medi
cal cannabis.

Calling all vets in Georgia. We are starting a NORML veterans grou
p to get cannabis for our medicine. The meeting is at Ted’s in Athens on t
he 28th at 7. I really would like to see everyone at this meeting. It is t
he first vets meeting and even if you aren’t a vet we still need your help
! Pass that s on to others and if someone needs a ride let’s work it out!<
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In lieu of our July monthly meeting Peachtree NORML invites
our cannafamily to join us for a POTluck family picnic! We are providing h
ot dogs\, buns\, condiments\, plastic war
e and cups. We will also have some fun activities for kids and kids at hea
rt\, but feel free to bring your own.

On the heels of his sold-out presentation on the Science of Canna
bis for the Atlanta Science Festival that took a hilarious and educational
look at Cannabis\, Pete is back performing the stand-up comed
y version of this program to support the efforts of Liberty America to
reform cannabis laws.

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Come and join us for an evening of
comedy and musical entertainment with Dr. Pete Ludovice.

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ORML‘s 2017 Conference at the Capital Hilton in Washington
\, DC and Congressional Lobby Day at the United States Capitol is schedule
d for September 10th-12th. Hundreds of marijuana consumers\, activists\, p
atients and business owners are expected to attend a day-long training and
informational conference on Monday and re-convene on the Hill Tuesday to
personally lobby their elected members of the House of Representatives and
Senate.

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Whether you’re a longtime activist\, college student\, me
dical marijuana patient\, or simply a NORML supporter\, consider taking th
is all important step to directly lobby your members of Congress in suppor
t of common sense marijuana law reform. During your stay\, you will meet a
nd network with like minded activists from
across the country\, and your time on Capitol Hill will ensure that our m
essage is brought face-to-face to those in Congress who need to hear it th
e most.

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We will be lobbying for expanded protections for those sta
tes that have reformed their laws\, and to protect the progress that we ha
ve made from Attorney General Jeff Sessions and his rogue Justice Departme
nt. Time and time again\, AG Sessions has made it clear that he thinks tho
se of us who consume cannabis are “not good people.” We will be in the hal
ls of Congress to set the record straight.

The Conference portion of the event will
be held Monday\, September 11th at the Capitol Hilton which is located at
1001 16th St NW. It is walking distance from the Farragut West\, Farragut
North\, and McPherson Square Metro Stations\, and the Hilton is easily acc
essible from the Red\, Blue\, Orange\, or Silver Metro Lines.

With the heavy sur
veillance and harassment we’re facing from Georgia Tech police and other a
gencies\, we all need to be on top of our anti-repression game. That means
knowing our rights!

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Do you know when police are allowed to search
you?

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Do you know if you have to answer an officer’s questions?

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Do you know when police are allowed to enter your home?

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When
we don’t know our rights\, police can illegally harass and arrest us and
get away with it. When we’re educated about our rights\, we can protect ou
rselves and each other against police abuse.\n\nCome to a free “Know Your Rights” workshop to learn the
basics of asserting your rights when dealing with the police.

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Topi
cs covered include interacting with police during stops\, in your car\, in
your house\, and if you are arrested. We will discuss what you do and do
not have to tell the police and what constitutes consent to a search.

We’re excited to be hosting the 2017 International Drug Poli
cy Reform Conference at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center! Our goal is
to provide you with the most cutting edge drug policy reform information b
y day and have you enjoy all Atlanta has to offer by night.

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The In
ternational Drug Policy Reform Conference is a biennial event that brings
together people from around the world who believe that the war on drugs is
doing more harm than good. More than 1\,500 attendees representing over 8
0 countries joined us in the Washington\, DC metro area in 2015 and we are
primed for an even larger attendance this year when we bring the conferen
ce to Atlanta!

Guest Speakers are Dean Sines\, Kelley Hammock and Kim Smith
. Two hour long class\, open to the public\, learn how to lobby and advoca
te marijuana legalization/decriminalization within our political sy
stem. Refreshments will be served.

This month we will have our meeting on the first Monday in t
he big room!

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Due to massive crowds on election night at Manuel’s T
avern we are holding our meeting on Monday this month. We are also going
to start holding meetings in the Big Room instead of the Eagle’s Nest! Th
is will give us more rooms for attendees and projects. We hope to see you
there!

C
alling all Veterans for Cannabis Reform! On Thursday Nov. 11 2017 we will
be mobilizing at VA Medical Centers across Georgia and the country to peac
efully demonstrate that over 22 Veterans commit suicide daily AND that pha
rmaceutical dependency and lack of proper healthcare may be at fault! Why
does the VA need to be reminded of Veteran’s? Because it seems we have bee
n forgotten! We need our Federal Government to recognize the positive medi
cinal effects medical cannabis is having for so many in states that have l
egal access! In states that have legal access there has been a 25% reducti
on in opiate overdoses and related emergency room visits! This is not refl
ected in our Veteran communities and it would absolutely help an overwhelm
ing number of veterans to cope with the war that IS coming home and dealin
g with life after service! We also recognize those that aren’t veterans wh
o suffer from silent illnesses such as PTSD and depression and as before w
hen we served we will again stand on the front lines for YOU! So please co
me and support this cause and help those that served for all of us! #22TooMany#WakeUpWo
rld#LifeOverLaw#EndTheWarOnPeople#EndT
heDrugWar#OnePlant United!

Michael Williams\, candidate for Governor of Georgia will be
our guest speaker. He is pro-medical and supports in-state cultivation. M
r. Williams will be available for questions and answers and to share his s
tory of why cannabis oil expansion is personal for him. I invite and encou
rage everyone to attend this very important meeting. BE PART OF THE CHANGE
YOU WISH TO SEE!

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Disclaimer: This is not an endorsement of Mr. Wi
lliams. It is notice that we will host him as a guest speaker.

Join the Georgia Food Bank Association\, Agriculture Commiss
ioner Gary Black\, the members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committ
ees\, and the movers and shakers from across Georgia in this historic cele
bration of the start of Georgia’s state legislative session!

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EARLY
BIRD SALE: Tickets purchased by midnight on December 31st will be $25 plu
s any applicable fees. Any ticket purchased after that date in 2018 online
or at the door will be $30 plus any applicable fees.

Cannabis activist The CanniMedic will be hosting a Georgia Cannabi
s activist and associates meet and greet\, this Saturday January 27th at 7
:30 P.M. This event is in preparation for the our upcoming rally on Thursd
ay February 1st at the Georgia State Capitol. If you have been looking for
your opportunity to connect with those whom are pushing for Cannabis refo
rm and legalization in Georgia then join us for an event you will not want
to miss. There will be information on hand for those interested in gettin
g involved as we approach our State Lobbying day at the Capitol. Tickets a
vailable in the link provided. All donations will go to benefit efforts su
pporting cannabis activism and advocacy during the Georgia legislative ses
sion 2018.\n

While aimed at medical professionals\, this event is now ope
n to anyone.\nFeel free to join us for this free event sponsored by
Southern Grace Hospice on January 29th and
listen to State Rep Allen Peake (author of HB1) and Sebastien Cotte (Co-
Founder Georgia’s Hope and National Education director for the Flowering H
ope Foundation)

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They will go over :\nWhat is legal under cur
rent Georgia Laws

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-How Physicians register to be able to sign off
on patient cards

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-How to register patients

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-Qualifying con
ditions and how they relate to Cannabis

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-Medical Cannabis vs Indus
trial Hemp What is the difference?

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and much much more.

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Thi
s is a FREE Event but online registration prior to the event is require to
attend and seating is limited!\n

If you are sick and tired
of the Ga legislators holding patients hostage! If you want freedom to med
icate with cannabis! If you are sick of watching your friends\, family and
fellow citizens lives be destroyed by this ridiculous prohibition! Then j
oin us opening day of the legislative sessions and tell these politicians
you have had enough and that you demand change!

Sorry\, to sa
y that I received notice today that our permits for the Rally Feb.1\, has
been revoked. The message was that the APD [ Atlanta Police Department] ha
d contacted the Department of Public Safety and said that due to the Faceb
ook numbers of people attending that there was a safety issue. Someone cal
led in a tip that there would be a group of 600 in attendance\, and they d
o not have the resources to handel such a large group.

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So as we ca
nnot have our Rally we will be extending our Lobby efforts that day so any
one that wants to come and speak with there Representatives in person\, we
will be there to assist you at the Gold Dome into the afternoon. Remember
to dress nice [like for a job interview] and bring a picture ID so you ca
n get into the capital.

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Thanks for all of the support and we will
be rescheduling the rally for another day as soon as we can set a date and
make the arrangements.

Our first general body meeting of the semester\, we will be gettin
g to know the Athens CARE Project! Topics include\, but are not limited to
: what we do as the Athens CARE Project\; how to get involved locally\, st
ate-wide\, and federally\; what to expect in the future of Georgia Cannabi
s Law Reform\; and much more!

The best way to draw people into the revolution is to make it FUN!
\nWe will have hula hoops for people to play with as we call and wri
te our legislators next Thursday at this beautiful and welcoming Latin Cof
fee shop with plenty of yummy food options and WIFI

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So bring your
laptops and your thinking caps\nWe will also have a raffle for some
CBD goodies

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Instead of jumping through the hoops of legaleze we wi
ll jump through our own thank you very much hehehe

Psyc
hedelic Safe Space is a monthly event hosted by SSDP. We will discuss the
latest psychedelic news\, try to answer any questions people may have abou
t psychedelics\, and open the floor for people to share their thoughts and
experiences in a respectful\, judgement-free zone. Music\, food\, and dri
nks will be provided\, and everyone is welcome.

THIS MONTH’S PROGRAM: An Overview of Cannabis
\, Uses and GA Legislation

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Let’s gather to talk as women about Ca
nnabis\, how it is being used for health and wellness\, and what our city
and state laws allow – and don’t allow.

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We’ll be meeting at Chuy’s
Perimeter Station.

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Ellementa meets monthly to bring women tog
ether to learn about cannabis for health\, wellness\, self-care and caregi
ving. This is a non-consumption\, educational event for women/female-ident
ified only. We create welcoming spaces where women can come together to sp
eak openly about cannabis wellness.

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SPEAKING….

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Kim Smith\, Peachtree NORML

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Kimberly Smith came to Peachtree N
ORML from Tennessee NORML in 2013. She has worked as a cannabis activist f
or several years\, and is also a patient who uses cannabis to treat her mi
graines and chronic pain. As a victim of domestic violence involving alcoh
ol as a child and an adult\, she fights for a safer option to alcohol for
responsible adults. She will be discussing uses of cannabis for health and
wellness.

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Sandra Sidhom

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Sandra is the Legislative Aide to GA Senate Mino
rity Whip\, Sen. Harold V. Jones\, which gives her a firsthand view of cur
rent and proposed laws affecting cannabis. She’s a member of Peachtree NOR
ML and Georgia Cares.

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HOSTING….

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The evening’s di
scussion will be led by\, Ellementa Organizer GLORIA MOORE

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Gloria Moore is the President
of Confetti Communications\, a public relations boutique headquartered in
Atlanta\, Georgia that creates positioning opportunities for individuals a
nd companies via networking\, social media\, and strategic events. She is
the creator of The Right Place @ The Right Time™\, a unique social and bus
iness positioning service that blends social media and publicity\, event h
osting and selective networking for individuals and companies that want to
raise their profile in the Southeast.

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ABOUT ELLEMENTA GATHERI
NGS:

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Ellementa Gatherings are non-consumption events. Ell
ementa does not condone consumption of cannabis on the premises of Gatheri
ngs. If consumption does take place at the event or any product is obtaine
d at the event that is consumed after\, attendees consume at their own ris
k and fully indemnify Ellementa\, Inc. and its stakeholders from any respo
nsibility. Everyone attending this event or other Ellementa events confirm
they are 21 years of age or over and fully responsible for their own acti
ons.

Join
advocates\, directly impacted individuals and their family members\, and
concerned citizens from around the state to promote criminal justice refor
m. You will have the opportunity to connect with other people who care abo
ut these issues\, share your experience with your legislators\, and hear f
rom leaders in the reform movement.

“Let’s stay motivated. We have a lot of work to do. Industrial Hem
p has the power to change the course of our lives from chemical infested t
o carbon negative. Lets get our good energy flowing and manifest Hemp this
year – whatever it takes – before this toxic bubble gets unlivable in Geo
rgia. There are only 17 states without hemp legislation – Georgia is one o
f them. I choose freedom… not being laughed at by the rest of the country.
Let’s turn this around and get everyone voting for hemp.”

Location is Cuz’s Sport Bar & Grill at 4333 Bemiss Rd. Valdosta\,
Ga. 31605.\nThis will be an open meeting for all those that would li
ke to get more involved with the reform effort in Georgia. Peachtree NORML
is the Georgia Affiliate of National NORML [ National Organization for th
e Reform of Marijuana Laws ] All are Welcome to come out and learn what is
being done on the State and Federal level to change the current Marijuana
laws and how you can get more involved. For more information Please visit
our web-sight at www.peachtreenorml.org
a> or you can contact me at dean@peachtreenorml.org. Thank you for your su
pport.

Come share wisdom a
nd experiences with other women and learn from trusted experts. We’ll expl
ore why cannabis and CBD are so compatible with the human body and how can
nabis has been used to enhance women’s health for centuries.

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PLUS
Kim Smith\, Peachtree NORML\, is going to update everyone on the implicati
ons of the medical marijuana bill that was expanded for chronic pain and P
TSD in Georgia.

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Come away from this event inspired and ready to tr
ansform your life.

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We look forward to seeing you!

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****\nWe’re offering a Special for May: “Take a Mom to Ellementa Mon
th”! Purchase one ticket and get a mom you know in at no extra charge. It’
s a Two for One. If you know a mom who could benefit from better informati
on about cannabis for health and wellness\, this is the month to bring her
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Ellementa meets monthly to bring women toget
her to learn about cannabis for health\, wellness\, self-care and caregivi
ng. This is a non-consumption\, educational event for women/female-identif
ied only. We create welcoming spaces where women can come together to spea
k openly about cannabis wellness.

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************\nGIVEAWAY! St
ashlogix bags\nWe’re giving away an Ellementa-branded Stashlogix bag
at the Gathering. Must be present to win!

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STASHLOGIX products are
designed to keep THC infused products safely and securely away from kids\
, they also serve as the superior options for traveling with cannabis.\n************

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SPECIAL GUEST…\nKim Smith\, Peachtree NORML

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Kimberly Smith came to Peachtree NORML from Tennessee NORML in 20
13. She has worked as a cannabis activist for several years\, and is also
a patient who uses cannabis to treat her migraines and chronic pain. As a
victim of domestic violence involving alcohol as a child and an adult\, sh
e fights for a safer option to alcohol for responsible adults. She will be
discussing uses of cannabis for health and wellness.

Gloria Moore is the President of Confetti Communications\, a
public relations boutique headquartered in Atlanta\, Georgia that creates
positioning opportunities for individuals and companies via networking\,
social media\, and strategic events. She is the creator of The Right Place
@ The Right Time™\, a unique social and business positioning service that
blends social media and publicity\, event hosting and selective networkin
g for individuals and companies that want to raise their profile in the So
utheast.

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ABOUT ELLEMENTA GATHERINGS:

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Ellementa Gatherings
are non-consumption events. Ellementa does not condone consumption of cann
abis on the premises of Gatherings. If consumption does take place at the
event or any product is obtained at the event that is consumed after\, att
endees consume at their own risk and fully indemnify Ellementa\, Inc. and
its stakeholders from any responsibility. Everyone attending this event or
other Ellementa events confirm they are 21 years of age or over and fully
responsible for their own actions.

Back-to-back trainings to set you up to do Copwatch in your
community. Know your rights 2pm\, How to Copwatch 4:15. A break in between
. Refreshments provided!

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Know Your Rights\nDo you know when
police are allowed to search you?\nDo you know if you have to answer
an officer’s questions?\nDo you know when police are allowed to ent
er your home?\nWhen we don’t know our rights\, police can illegally
harass and arrest us and get away with it. When we’re educated about our r
ights\, we can protect ourselves and each other against police abuse.\nCome to a free “Know Your Rights” workshop to learn the basics of asser
ting your rights when dealing with the police.\nTopics covered inclu
de interacting with police during stops\, in your car\, in your house\, an
d if you are arrested. We will discuss what you do and do not have to tell
the police and what constitutes consent to a search.

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How To Copwa
tch\nThis workshop covers good practices for “copwatching”\, or vide
o recording the police. Copwatching can provide important evidence of poli
ce misconduct\, and sometimes even stop cops from abusing people in the fi
rst place. It’s important\, but can be risky without preparation. This tra
ining prepares you to record the cops in a safe\, legal\, and effective wa
y. Learn how to work in a small team to monitor police activity during lar
ge protests or everyday encounters in the neighborhood.

Hemp History Week is upon us and we have a lot to celebrate.
\nCome on down to First E to hear from guest speakers\, farmers and
experts and experience some of the 20\,000 plus products that industrial h
emp makes from building materials to clothing to health shakes. Besides ra
ffle prizes\, vendors\, LIVE MUSIC with Cledus Jeremiah Jones\, and food f
rom Curbside Veggie Grill\, there are opportunities to share your voice an
d visions as well. so Join us and JUST SAY GROW!

The two-day conference will strengthen our community of activist
s\, advocates\, and young people working on drug policy and intersecting i
ssues by answering questions such as:

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-How do drug polici
es impact people who use drugs and other marginalized communities?

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-How do “bottom-up” changes in polic
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-What challenges and opportunities lie ahead and how can we tackle
them together?

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-How can you m
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To cover these questions\,
the weekend will consist of educational lectures\, interactive workshops\,
and other impactful activities designed to equip attendees with practical
knowledge on policymaking\, global and regional drug policy issues\, and
the risks/benefits of drug use. Our goal is to empower our community to co
nstructively engage in the political process and open a dialogue that fost
ers a rational and evidence-based approach to the inevitable changes in dr
ug regulation.

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The program is still liable to change\, bu
t here is the tentative schedule and speakers:

Our local NORML chapter will be celebrating a hempy Hallowee
n at Smiley’s. We have free information! Come out and learn how you can be
part of the war against unfair marijuana laws. Stop by and show us your c
ostume\, we will be wearing ours! Vote on which of us has the best costume
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Callin
g all Veterans for Cannabis Reform! On Sunday Nov. 11 2018 we will be mobi
lizing at the VA Medical Center in Atlanta Georgia and to peacefully demon
strate the fact that over 22 Veterans commit suicide daily AND that pharma
ceutical dependency and lack of proper healthcare may be at fault! Why doe
s the VA need to be reminded of Veteran’s? Because it seems we have been f
orgotten! We need our Federal Government to recognize the positive medicin
al effects medical cannabis is having for so many in states that have lega
l access! We need GEORGIA to wake up and give all who need access safe\, l
egal access!! In states that have legal access there has been a 25% reduct
ion in opiate overdoses and related emergency room visits! This is not ref
lected in our Veteran communities and it would absolutely help an overwhel
ming number of veterans to cope with the war that IS coming home and deali
ng with life after service! We also recognize those that aren’t veterans w
ho suffer from silent illnesses such as PTSD and depression and as before
when we served we will again stand on the front lines for YOU! So please c
ome and support this cause and help those that served for all of us! #22TooMany#WakeUpWorld#LifeOverLaw<
/a> #EndTheWarOnPeople#EndTheDrugWar<
/a> #OnePlant United!